Law of the People's Republic of China on the exploration and exploitation of deep seabed resources. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Exploration Access right Concession Authorization/permit Offences/penalties EIA Early warning system International relations/cooperation Management/conservation Minerals Ecosystem preservation Inspection Deep sea bed Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract China is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which states that international seabeds and their resources are the common property of mankind. The purpose of this Law is to regulate exploration and development activities of resources in deep seafloor areas, promote deep sea scientific research and technology, resource investigation, marine environmental protection, so as to ensure the sustainable use of deep seabed resources and maintain the common interests of mankind. The Text consists of 29 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Exploration and Exploitation (II); Environmental Protection(III); Science and Technology Research and Resource Investigation(IV); Inspection and Supervision (V); Legal Responsibilities (VI); Supplementary Provisions (VII). Full text Chinese Website www.npc.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Administration of Licensing for the Exploration and Development of Resources in Deep Seabed Areas. Legislation | China | 2017 Keyword: Exploration, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Research, International relations/cooperation, Sustainable development, Access right, Policy/planning, EIA, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX Interim Measures for the Management of Samples in the Exploration and Development of Deep-sea Submarine Area Resources. Legislation | China | 2017 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Deep sea bed, Survey/mapping Source: FAO, FAOLEX Interim Measures for the Management of Data in the Exploration and Development of Deep-sea Submarine Area Resources. Legislation | China | 2017 Keyword: Mining, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Deep sea bed, Survey/mapping, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX